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June 2018

Fashion

For The Frill Of It All

June 18, 2018
summer frill

Summer always threatens to bankrupt me…and it’s not even officially summer yet! So many fun trends. Particularly right now every little frill is catching my eye. Here’s how I incorporated a frill into a recent look. I’ve also included some cheap frills (ok I’m gonna stop now lol) that I spotted online.

 

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Beauty, Culture

Sunscreen For Darker And Acne Prone Skin

June 11, 2018
Sunscreen For Darker

I was a weather broadcaster for many years so I’m very much aware of the sun’s strength, UV index and all of that. Saying “slather on that sunscreen” was a regular part of the weather vernacular. Even though I always wear sunscreen (albeit not enough in the winter) I have a love hate relationship with it. For two reasons. I hate the mousey, grey skin look that I get after using most sunscreens. Black and brown toned people know what I’m talking about. I’m not trying to look like a jumbie!  Also I always hesitate putting sunscreen on my face for fear of having a break-out.

 

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Fashion

Spring Plaid Looks

June 6, 2018

Tartans and plaids are very big for fall, but it’s also quite a spring trend. This SMYTHE blazer is an easy way to infuse some plaid into your Spring wardrobe. I paired it with jeans, but I can definitely see this blazer with a tank and denim shorts. Or perhaps even over my ivory sheath dress.

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